We are a group of professionals and concerned citizens who started meeting to respond to the needless traffic related deaths and injuries due to unrestrained vehicle occupants, misuse of safety seats, impaired and distracted driving.
	Crow Wing County ranks 8th out of 87 counties in MN with the highest rate of alcohol-related fatalities and injuries in 2004. In 2002, there were 8 fatal crashes reported with alcohol being a factor in 6 of the crashes. All 8 were unrestrained.  Alcohol was also involved in 11% of the non-fatal crashes that same year. Crow Wing County, in 2002, spent more than 9.5 million dollars due to restraints not being used. It is our goal to make the roadways safer for all people who reside in or visit Crow Wing County.
We support: Seat Belt Use For Every Person, Every Seat, Every Time Child Passenger Safety Car Seat Inspection Clinics "SEATS FOR KIDS" Child Passenger Safety Training Sessions DWI Education and Enforcement Efforts Public Education
Partner Agencies: Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, St. Joesphs Medical Center, North Ambulance, Crow Wing County Health Division, Crow Wing County Social Services, Crow Wing County Sheriffs Department, Crow Wing County Attorneys Office, Crow Wing County Highway Department, Brainerd Police Department, Baxter Police Department, MN State Patrol, Brainerd School District, Office of Traffic Safety, Department of Public Safety, Brainerd Daily Dispatch, Mills GM and The Body Works.
For more information or to get involved, Please contact: Crow Wing County Health 218-824-1080